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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,124.28, 447,189.66 and 87,766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,124.28, 447,189.66 and 87,766.20 is: 131,650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,124.28 : 447,189.66 = 87,766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,124.28/447,189.66 = 87,766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,124.28x = 447,189.66 × 87,766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,124.28x = 39,248,137,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,248,137,137.49/298,124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,650.25

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